Test Bank Questions for Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, 9th Edition

What is the initial assessment of a patient at an emergency scene?

What action should be taken for a patient with tension pneumothorax?

What is the correct sequence of procedures for each emergency call?

What is a treatment plan for a specific illness or injury called?

What does CQI stand for?

How many points are there for a good CQI process?

Which board approval is required before starting EMS research?

What is the first step in conducting EMS research?

How many types of survey research are there?

Which research type uses available data?

What is called a snapshot of events and information?

What is a form of research where existing literature is reviewed and analyzed?

How many types of sampling are there?

What tool is used when investigators are unaware of the study arm into which the subject has been enrolled?

What is it called when all parties are blinded in a study?

What does ILCOR stand for?

At what rate should chest compressions be delivered in adults?

What was an early title given to an ambulance-style unit?

What is a standing order in EMS?

When is documentation required for each emergency call?

What makes you a health care professional?

What is the normal blood pressure range?

How many hours of being awake is equal to being legally intoxicated?

How many components are there in wellness?

What does the American Heart Associations Life’s Simple list include?

How many calories does a moderately active woman aged 19 to 30 years require?

Which eatable is used in the least quantity in maintaining diet?

What factors determine the amount you need from each food group?

What is the best strategy for a 25-year-old man with a height of 5’2 and weighing 80kg to have a healthy weight?

What would be the target heart rate for a 30-year-old man?

Calculate the target heart rate for a 40-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 60 beats/min.

What are e-cigarettes also called?

The sleep-wake cycle is an example of what rhythm?

Which part of the brain controls circadian rhythms?

When lifting, how far apart should legs be spread?

Which statement is correct about contagious and infectious diseases?

What does pneumonia caused by pneumococcus bacteria indicate?

If a baby is born and tested positive for HIV, what does it indicate?

How often is a tetanus-diphtheria booster immunization performed?

Which mask is effective in preventing TB bacillus?

What is the first guideline to follow if exposed to a patient’s blood or body fluids?

What is the best strategy when dealing with a hostile patient?

What is the best strategy if there is an oil tanker accident with critical injuries?

Which situation fits the definition of eustress?

What does feeling fear and trembling after escaping a house fire indicate?

What does it mean if a woman lost her spouse and continues daily norms without grieving?

What is it called when a patient converts anxiety into a bodily dysfunction?

What does it suggest if a paramedic feels exhausted and irritable after years of work?

What is the correct sequence of the grieving process?

What stage is a man in if he has cancer, accepts his fate, but hopes to see his grandchild born soon?

At what age does a child want to know the details of an incident resulting in the loss of a loved one?

What does EAP stand for?

What does experiencing flashbacks and disturbed sleep after a horrific event indicate?

What does the American Heart Associations suggestion for hypertensive patients indicate?

What does it indicate if a person standing on a top floor is unresponsive and falls?

What was the leading cause of death after cancer and heart disease in the United States recently?